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GlossaryCarotid Intima-Media Thickness

measurement of artery wall thickness to assess cardiovascular risk

Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) is a measurement of the thickness of the inner two layers of the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain. This measurement is often used as an indicator of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) and cardiovascular disease risk. By using ultrasound imaging, healthcare professionals can assess CIMT to help predict the likelihood of future cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes.

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The Evaluation of Endothelial Function with Flow-Mediated Dilatation and Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Young Nonobese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients; Existence of Insulin Resistance Alone May Not Represent an Adequate Condition for Deterioration of Endothelial Function

research The Evaluation of Endothelial Function with Flow-Mediated Dilatation and Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Young Nonobese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients; Existence of Insulin Resistance Alone May Not Represent an Adequate Condition for Deterioration of Endothelial Function

44 citations, May 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

research Premature Hair Whitening Is an Independent Predictor of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Young and Middle-Aged Men

16 citations, January 2013 in “Internal Medicine”

Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.

research The Relationship Between Lichen Planus and Carotid Intima Media Thickness

2 citations, November 2016 in “PubMed”

People with Lichen Planus have thicker carotid artery walls, but it's not solely due to Lichen Planus when other factors are considered.

Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology”

Men with male pattern baldness had higher body fat and obesity-related measurements but similar heart fat and artery thickness compared to healthy men.

research Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Androgenic Alopecia Patients

May 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences”

Women with androgenic alopecia may have a higher risk of artery problems.

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